Group
Presentation
Topic:
Preconce
ption care
Definition
Preconception care is defined as a set of
interventions that aim to identify and modify
biomedical, behavioral and social risks to the
woman's health or pregnancy outcome
through prevention and management.
Factors
Preconception care utilization is affected by
age, gender, educational status, income,
marital status, family planning use, health
condition, ANC visits, parity, pregnancy
intention, and gravidity.
Types
.Periodic assessments. Preconception
counseling should occur at periodic
assessments for all reproductively capable
women.
.Genetic disorders and genetic screening.
.Immunizations and infectious diseases.
.Behavioral/psychosocial factors.
.Medical history and conditions
Example
Imagine you give your friend an assessment
of a popular TV show, saying, "Oh, it's so
boring!" despite the fact that you've never
seen it. Your negative opinion of the show is a
preconception — you may be correct about
the show, but you won't know until you
actually sit down a watch a few episodes.